MS Sql Server: Reporting models
- 1. SQL SERVER: Reporting Models
- 2. What Are Report Models?Abstractions of report data sources, making it easy to use.Underlying metadata for Report BuilderEase to use by information workers(need not be developers)DatasourceReportBusiness userReport model
- 3. Report Model Objects and ConceptsEntitiesAttributesFolders and perspectivesRoles and RelationsClickthrough reports
- 4. Create a Report Model project using templateCreate a data source or connect to data sourceCreate a data source viewDefine the Report ModelPublish the Report Model once ready12345Using Model DesignerSteps for creating a Report Model with Model Designer:
- 5. What Is Report Builder?Uses report models to facilitate the creation of ad hoc reportsA familiar Microsoft Office like environment for easily creating reportsAllows automatic generation of click through reports for exploring report dataCan be launched from SharePointCan be launched from third party applications for integrated reporting
- 6. Building a Report in Report BuilderSteps for using Report Builder:Install/Start from Report ManagerSelect data sourceSelect report type: table, matrix, or a chartCreate report layoutApply groupings or filters if requiredTest report locally as a smoke testPublish/save report1234567
- 7. Grouping and Sorting DataGroups are added automatically based on the data relationshipsGroups are based on values or entitiesSorting can be by fields within a group or for any field for which subtotals are displayedGrouping can be used to control page breaks
- 8. Filtering DataSelect an entity or field to filter onSelect a comparison operatorSpecify filter criteriaCreate filter groups (optional)1234
- 9. Viewing and Publishing a ReportUse the Run toolbar to run & check the reportRun mode allows filters, sorting & groupingPublish the report or save it to a file
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